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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
This griping novel does not hold back. The novel follows a young woman, Frankie, who volunteers to go to Vietnam as a nurse. Frankie quickly realizes she's in over her head but finds her way through harrowing experiences. Complicated family dynamics, PDST, and an angry country await Frankie on her return home.
While there are romantic relationships, which I was invested in, I appreciate that they're not the main narrative. I love the bonds of female friendships and was furious at the refusal of others to help women who put their lives at risk to help soldiers. I want to read first hand accounts and appreciated the resources the author provided in her acknowledgments.
The narrative arc is well structured, though I was most engaged with the time in country.
Highly suggest this read.
While there are romantic relationships, which I was invested in, I appreciate that they're not the main narrative. I love the bonds of female friendships and was furious at the refusal of others to help women who put their lives at risk to help soldiers. I want to read first hand accounts and appreciated the resources the author provided in her acknowledgments.
The narrative arc is well structured, though I was most engaged with the time in country.
Highly suggest this read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide attempt